Finger ring



Feb. 12, 1946.

M. MANNE FINGER RING Filed Dec. 16, 1.944

JNVEN'TOR. Woe manna I dllorw Patented Feb. 12, 1946 assua e. a FINGER RING Moe Manner fY a r-Nf Apnlicationjnejcemher, 16, 1944, Serial No. 568,441 I CL. 6.3%:115 )i.

4; Claims.

This. inventionrelatesto finger. rings, and 51m:

provision of a ring of noveLconstruction, lendin itselflto theproduction of many handsome and artistic designs and adaptations following from a basic structure of a ring body which is so arranged that simplicity of manufacture of rings in many different designs is possible,

More particularly, the invention contemplates the provision of a ring body or annulus which is longitudinally split for the greater portion of its circumference or length to provide a plurality of divergent or spread segments or arcuate jaws between which settings, ornaments, mountings and other design elements may be mounted and assembled to co-operate with the jaws or segments in providing rings of various kinds and designs.

Another object of the invention is to provide a basic type of ring body which will, without material change in structure, serve a the foundation or base for the production of wedding rings, engagement rings and a multitude of rings of other design, thus greatly simplifying the work of the jeweler, yet providing for the purchaser many artistic ring designs.

In the accompanying drawing; wherein an illustrative embodiment of the invention is shown, Fig. 1 is a front elevation of a ring body constructed in accordance with the invention; Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same; Fig. 3 is a front view of a ring in which the body of Figs. 1 and 2 has been utilized; Fig. 4 is a transverse sectional view through a ring body of the improved construction and a setting mounted therein; Fig. 5 is a front elevation of a slightly modified structure, and Fig. 6 is a side elevation of a ring such as shown in Fig. 5.

Referring to the drawing, l indicates the shank portion of a finger ring body of annular form. The same is split longitudinally as indicated at 2 to thereby form it into the two parts or jaws 3 and 4. The split 2 is of considerable length and is usually more than one-half of the circumference of the body of the ring. The parts or jaws 3 and 4 are thus segments of arcuate form and are spread apart to extend divergently from the base l0 of the split 2, thus providing a substantially V-shaped or clam-shell opening between them when. the ring body is viewed edgewise, or as in Figs. 2 and 6.

It will be noted that the inner surfaces of the jaws or segments 3 and 4, or those surfaces which face one another, and are indicated at 5, are inclined or angularly disposed, and these angular surfaces co-operate in the formation of a taperingseauor support. forfthe' reception of amount;- ing, settin ornament; or. other. elements co-opcrating with. the .Ib'od'y of; the. ring, to form many ornamental. designs. and; ring types. For example, in Figs. 3 and 4 is shown a multiplesetting 6 placed between the angular surfaces 5 of the segments or jaws 3 and 4 and secured to said surfaces by being soldered thereto so that the setting 6, containing gems I, extends between and is supported by the segments or jaws 3 and 4 and thus bridges the space therebetween.

When a setting is mounted in the manner described, and is thus firmly secured between the two segments or jaws 3 and 4, the inwardly-facing angular surfaces 5, which are highly polished, tend by reflection, to greatly enhance the brilliancy of the mounted gems. Moreover, mounting of the setting between the segments or laws 3 and 4 in the manner explained, allows the jeweler considerable latitude in construction, since the angular surfaces 5 readily permit the setting or other ornament to be mounted in a raised or high position or in a low position or at any point desired, by merely bringing the segments or jaws to or from one another to the extent required, the malleability of the metal of the ring body and the relatively great length of the split 2 readily permitting such an adjustment. Thus, it is Simple for the jeweler to produce a "high or low setting merely by placing the setting at the point between the jaws or segments as required to secure the desired effect.

It will be clear that a ring body or the construction described will permit the production of a very large number of radically different ring designs, yet all of which will be based upon a ring body of the type described. By mounting various types of settings and ornaments between the segments or jaws 3 and 4 and by locating these segments at the desired distance apart, or at the desired spread, engagement rings, wedding rings, mens and womens rings of many designs can be produced. Large and small stones and combinations of stones of various shapes and sizes, and one or more rows of small stones, and many other stone arrangements can be readily set in position between the segments to secure different design effects. In making the ring body an fitting settings or ornaments between the segments or jaws 3 and 4, these segments or jaws can be sprung to or from one another when necessary to insure proper fit and elevation of the ornaments or settings to be placed between them, whereupon the parts are soldered in position.

While the ornaments or settings placed between the two segments or laws can be readily solely supported by the same, in some cases additional struts, such as shown at 9, and extending from the base of the split 2 can meet the ends of the ornament vor setting and not only materially brace the same, but add to and enhance the design, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. Various other modifications are readily made, since a great deal of latitude in the production of rings of various forms is possible by the use of the basic ring body herein described. v

While I have herein described the device as a V finger ring, it will be obvious that the invention need not be so limited since bracelets and other ornamental annuli might well be made in accordance with the invention without departing from the spirit thereof. I

WhatIclaimisr '1. A finger ring or other ornamental annulus having a body portion split longitudinally for the greater part of its length to. form atop portion composed of twospaced arcuate jaws, each of saidjjaws having an'angular inside surface whereby; said surfaces forma diverging'seat for settings or the like adapted to be inserted between the sections and secured to surfaces thereof.

2. A finger ring or other ornamental annulus as called for in claim 1, wherein the split in the body portion extends for more than one-half of the circumference of said body portion, and the two arcuate sections diverge from the ends of the split. I

3. A finger ring or 0 her ornamental annulus having a body portion that is split longitudinally on a substantially central line for more than onehalf of its circumference to provide a pair of the angular segments which diverge outwardly from the ends of the'split and which are provided with inside angular polished faces, and at least one ornament or setting resting between the inside, angular pol- V 

